Attorneys and judges are needed to judge the 2026 UNLV-USC Rebel Trojan All-In Mock Trial Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25, 2026. Volunteers are necessary for one or more of four specific time slots:
Saturday, January 24, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
- 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The event is hosted by UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the University of Southern California. Events will be held at The Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas. Parking is free. Both days will be catered with hot food and a selection of beverages.
Approximately 240 volunteers are needed to judge these trials. Students nationwide have worked hard on this case for the entire academic year preparing to perform their best!
WHO WE NEED:
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! However, we respectfully request that all tournament judges meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) be a member of any state’s bar, 2) possess a Juris Doctorate, or 3) have successfully completed an Evidence course at the law school level (all AMTA alumni welcome). We welcome practitioners and judges with civil and/or criminal experience. Volunteers will receive one CLE credit for each round they judge.
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER:
http://www.uscmocktrial.org/rebeltrojan/judges.php
Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with complete information, including parking, judging guidelines, and the case.
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT:
The Rebel Trojan is the first AMTA format trial advocacy competition to come to Nevada. Appropriately, it is hosted by UNLV. Students from colleges and universities around the nation compete against each other at the Rebel Trojan by presenting either the Prosecution or Defense side of a mock case. Each side will present an Opening Statement, Direct & Cross Examination of 3 Plaintiff witnesses and 3 Defense witnesses, and Closing Arguments. THIS YEAR, the students will present either the Prosecution or Defense.
During the filming of episode 9 of reality TV show The Saboteur, Rob Armstrong dies on the set. During the filming, the contestants were participating in an obstacle course involving a dive. It was during this dive that Mr. Armstrong drowned. After local investigations, contestant Charlie Martin is arrested and charged with the murder of Rob Armstrong.
For our participating students to compete effectively at national tournaments, and in the future provide excellent representation to clients, the benefit of the volunteers’ guidance is essential.